Spectrum Bay News 9 is proud to honor our first Scholar Athlete for the 2019-2020 school year. Our first recipient is Renee Donn from Auburndale High School, in Polk County.
- Renee Donn received $1,000 scholarship for school of her choice
- For more about our Scholar Athlete Program, including rules and submission form, click here
Renee received a certificate from Auburndale Mayor Tim Pospichal before her volleyball match this past Monday. She'll receive a $1,000 scholarship for the school of her choice at the end of the this school year.
Renee plays volleyball, basketball, and track and field in addition to:
- Member of Health Occupations Students of America
- Student Government Association
- Auburndale Youth Chamber of Commerce
- Community service at Stambaugh Middle School
- Upward Bound program
- Class officer for 4 years as Historian
Athletic director Pam Lancaster says, "Renee is the epitome of the true meaning of what it means to be a Bloodhound at Auburndale High School. She is a multi-sprt student-athlete with a 4.25 GPA. Her high academic standards are supported by her great work ethic.
"Renee is always willing to help and loves to be involved. She is a conscientious worker with a caring heart for others. She exemplifies many leadership qualities which definitely help her succeed in whatever she aspires to do."
SCHOLAR ATHLETE
The 2019 – 2020 Spectrum News Florida Scholar Athlete Program provides coaches, teachers, administrators and school counselors in public and private schools in Orlando and Tampa the opportunity to nominate a high school senior who otherwise meets the eligibility criteria to be named as a Spectrum News Scholar Athlete.
Nominees are a) high school senior at public or private high schools in the Markets; b) involved in varsity athletics; c) have an excellent academic record; and d) be involved in extra-curricular activities (e.g. band, newspaper/yearbook, etc.) and/or be active in their local community either through their school or volunteering on their own time.
This school year, each school district will select their nominee, then that student will be profiled on Spectrum Bay News 9, and be presented the $1,000 scholarship by a local/state lawmaker.
